Can't open upvc front door!

[rumtom]

Bit of a problem.. I can't open my front door from the outside.

From the inside it works fine as the handle retracts all hooks/locks etc.

But from the outside the handle will retract all the hooks but not the cylinder lock, the key seems to jam.

I've tried changing the cylinder lock for a spare one and it makes no difference. The key won't turn

Any ideas? Photo attached to give an idea of lock type. Any ideas appreciated before I fork out for a whole new locking mechanism.

Thanks

Tom

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• rumtom
• 30 Jun 2014
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• rumtom
• 30 Jun 2014
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[pinenot]

It seems something is wrong in the Espagnol lock it's self, have tried unscrewing it and taking it off the door to look for any worn/broken bits? is there also a latch, or how does the door remain closed if it's unlocked?? ...pinenot

 

[rumtom]

Thanks for your reply - i'll take it apart tonight and see if I can find the problem! Cheers

 

[God]

I assume it is a lever/pad looking at the spindle. Does the key pull the latch in, are you sure the spindle is sitting in the pad handle

 

[shawwwn]

it looks like a pad out lever in and the latch will only turn from outside when you turn the key.

If i am right and this is the case then try turning the key whilst pressing on the door

If it opens with pressure on it i would advise that you lubricate the latch front and back and the latch keeper plate

Pls let me know how you get on .

 

[shawwwn]

it looks like a pad out lever in and the latch will only turn from outside when you turn the key.

If i am right and this is the case then try turning the key whilst pressing on the door

If it opens with pressure on it i would advise that you lubricate the latch front and back and the latch keeper plate

Pls let me know how you get on .

Sorry should have said pull on the door thats if it opening in.from outside